Lead Welder

Geostabilization International • Folsom, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services. Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of welding and metal fabrication experience; experience with guardrail, bridge beam, or structural steel fabrication is ideal
• Minimum 2 years in a Foreman, Crew Lead, Shop Supervisor, or similar leadership role
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to commit to Monday–Friday work schedule with travel to active project sites; willingness to stay out of town during work week
• Strong ability to lead from the front, work hands-on alongside crews, and mentor junior team members
• Deep understanding of welding techniques, fabrication processes, and metalworking with ability to problem-solve complex technical issues
• Operational understanding of AISC Shop Certification requirements and the ability to ensure and train on compliance
• Proficiency interpreting technical drawings, shop drawings, and construction plans
• Experience operating and overseeing roadway construction and fabrication equipment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate schedules, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot fabrication and field installation challenges
• Comfort working under collective bargaining agreements and coordinating with union crews
• Ability to use smartphones and tablets for timekeeping, daily reports, and project communication
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and use hands to operate tools and equipment; capacity to lift at least 75 pounds

Nice To Haves

• AISC Shop Certification (or ability to obtain)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) or equivalent
• Flagger certification
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Experience with heavy civil or highway construction
• Union construction background

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain AISC Shop Certification compliance—understand operational requirements, flag compliance issues, and train crew members on shop standards
• Lead fabrication operations, supervising and working alongside team members to fabricate and weld components to specification
• Read, interpret, and ensure accurate execution of blueprints, technical drawings, shop drawings, and work orders
• Operate welding equipment and fabrication machinery; mentor others on a variety of welding techniques and material applications
• Measure, cut, bend, and fit metal materials using hand tools, power tools, and machinery
• Plan and direct daily work, set production goals, and assign tasks to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area to manufacturer specifications and safety standards
• Manage inventory, schedule work, and coordinate with engineering and field teams to meet project timelines
• Inspect welds and finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with safety, AISC, and project standards
• Provide technical mentorship to junior crew members, conducting training on complex fabrication issues and problem-solving
• Conduct QA reviews and ensure all work meets specification before shipping or field installation
• Flag and communicate scope changes, quality concerns, or technical challenges to Project Managers
• Lead, supervise, and work alongside union crews installing guardrail, attenuators, sign structures, and related highway safety hardware in accordance with DOT specifications and contract documents
• Enforce all safety requirements, conduct daily toolbox talks, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and site safety inspections
• Coordinate site setup, traffic control, material staging, and equipment use
• Verify proper operation and maintenance of crew equipment, including post drivers, skid steers, man lifts, drill rigs, boom trucks, and dump trucks
• Serve as the on-site point of contact and submit accurate daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment records
• Mentor, train, and develop crew members while providing clear direction and constructive feedback
• Administer work in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement; coordinate manpower with the local union hall and address crew issues professionally
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials
• Demonstrate expertise in DOT specifications, work-zone traffic control, and OSHA construction safety standards
• Lead from the front, modeling safety behaviors and accountability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed